How to Use acclaimed in a Sentence

acclaimed

adjective
  • There are sure to be a host of acclaimed directors.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The acclaimed artist is forced to put everything on hold.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 May 2026
  • These sales figures are way beyond the range of even the most acclaimed fiction.
    — Louis Menand, The New Yorker, 31 May 2021
  • In addition to all the acclaimed food by their chef, prime rib, salmon, lobster rolls.
    — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2025
  • The acclaimed director arrived at the event in a show-stopping hot-pink suit.
    — Zoe Haylock, Vulture, 6 July 2021
  • The food and drink scene holds its own, too, with a mix of cozy cafes and acclaimed bars and restaurants that draw weekenders from the city.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The plane is to have creative teams made up of acclaimed and recognizable talents.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 18 Dec. 2025
  • The long-running show was a hit and put McCarthy on the path to an acclaimed career.
    — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE.com, 26 Aug. 2020
  • The album takes the acclaimed lyricist from the rap world to jazz as a woodwind artist, highlighting him as a flutist.
    — Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Many of Jeff Bridges' fans were shocked to learn that the acclaimed actor is battling lymphoma.
    — NBC News, 21 Oct. 2020
  • As adults, his children—one of whom is an acclaimed songwriter—are careful with their words and sparing with the fillers.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The story goes that in 2002, the actress and acclaimed tenor wound up at the same party.
    — Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, 18 Apr. 2020
  • And the acclaimed Arpège which has been a mainstay on the top half of the list, fell to 62, from 31.
    — Kate Krader, Fortune, 20 June 2023
  • But that’s only the start of a long list of benefits; no wonder Fonda signed off on the acclaimed serum!
    — Ruby McAuliffe, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Jiang is played by the acclaimed actor Qin Hao, a regular in Lou's works.
    — Yangyang Cheng, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The one-two punch of leading roles in acclaimed films proves Craig was well on his way to stardom with or without Bond.
    — Jenelle Riley, Variety, 6 Oct. 2021
  • Bell would morph into Arista Records, which was the label home to dozens of popular and acclaimed acts.
    — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 22 June 2026
  • In addition to his acclaimed movies, Reiner was also known for his activism.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
  • At Sahm’s biggest and most acclaimed moments, Meyers was playing at his side.
    — Hector Saldana, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Mar. 2026
  • This is not the first time Willow has opened up about a hard topic on her acclaimed Facebook Watch show.
    — Alexia Fernández, PEOPLE.com, 5 Oct. 2021
  • The acclaimed mezzo soprano announced her retirement last week after putting in over four decades of work on stages across the globe.
    — Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
  • With over 40 million copies sold, Gears of War is one of gaming’s richest and most acclaimed sagas.
    — Joe Wituschek, BGR, 7 Nov. 2022
  • O’Neill was the most acclaimed playwright of the 20th century.
    — Christopher Arnott, courant.com, 14 Oct. 2021
  • An acclaimed Goshen restaurant is under new ownership.
    — Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Some of the most acclaimed dim sum in Los Angeles is now available in the South Bay.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2022
  • Lemon pepper wings are an acclaimed Atlanta creation, with a seasoning made from lemon zest, salt, and black pepper.
    — Matt Moore, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Each brings its own pleasures, but those seeking traditional scares will best be served by Aster's acclaimed debut.
    — Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Michele was an acclaimed photographer.
    — Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Dec. 2025
  • The same goes for the Say Nothing, based on the acclaimed non-fiction book about the IRA.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Done right, the way these acclaimed series are, documentaries can be just as thrilling as any fictional narrative.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 13 Apr. 2026

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